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I'm currently rebuilding a Demon (holley 4160) carb. The problem is that I can't get the metering blocks free from the valve body. Any ideas?
I welcome all input positive, negative, and everything in between.
Thanks,
Keith
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Sorry Keith - not much help from me. I don't believe I have ever had that problem. The obvious is let them soak but no doubt that is the first step you tried.
Here's hoping someone else has your solution.
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I can't imagine a Demon Carb having the old cork gaskets??? which I have seen stick alot! As Steven said soaking them with WD-40 or something similar. Then take a plastic mallet and strike sharply on a flat side of the block to force it sideways from the main body, should do the trick. I've never heard of the newer "plastic" ( I can't think of the right word) gaskets sticking. HUH? something new? JTS 71 Mach1
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Great advice already has been given and it should work for you. Let us know if it doesn't. I am not familiar with the Demon Carb, but if the advice above does not work you may also want to confirm there are no hidden screws holding the metering block on.
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